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Explore Southeast Louisiana VA's diverse program offerings, which include patient health care, cutting-edge clinical research and other specialties.

Monkeypox

On May 7, 2022, the world was alerted to a confirmed case of monkeypox in the United Kingdom. Since then, the virus has spread to many countries including the United States, and the World Health Organization has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. On August 4, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency in the United States.

Click here to learn about monkeypox vaccines and current eligibility criteria. 

MOVE! Program

MOVE! is VA’s evidence-based weight management program. Adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program, MOVE! assists Veterans to achieve clinically meaningful (~5%) weight loss to improve their health and reduce their risk for chronic health conditions, like diabetes. MOVE! features a comprehensive lifestyle intervention that provides Veterans with support to make changes to their eating patterns, increase physical activity, and use strategies (like goal setting and problem solving) that help with these changes. The self-management skills Veterans learn in MOVE! also help them to manage chronic conditions, including diabetes.

If you would like to learn more about how MOVE! has helped Veterans improve their health and their lives, please visit MOVE! Stories: The Power of Change.

Below are local resources in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge area to help Veterans with their physical activity. 

Planet Fitness

19 locations between Bay St. Louis, MS and Baton Rouge, LA

Membership

Classic: $10/month

Blackcard: $24.99/month (Confirm on website)

https://www.planetfitness.com/

 

Anytime Fitness

58 Locations between Baton Rouge and SW Mississippi

https://www.anytimefitness.com/

 

YMCA (ask about Veterans discount)

Baton Rouge YMCA
8 Locations
https://www.ymcabr.org/membership

Belle Chasse YMCA
8101 Highway 23 
Belle Chasse, LA 70037

 Dryades YMCA
2220 Oretha C Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113

 East Jefferson YMCA
6691 Riverside Dr.
Metairie, LA 70003

https://www.ymcaneworleans.org/

 West St. Tammany YMCA
71256 Francis Road
Covington, LA 70433

 

Youfit Health Club

Youfit Harvey
2424 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058

https://youfit.com/

 

New Orleans

New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD)

https://nordc.org/

 

Baton Rouge

Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC)

https://www.brec.org/

 

Swimming Pools in the Community

NORD: 

Website: https://nordc.org/parks/

                Indoor Pools:

Tremé Recreation Center

900 N. Villere St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

Indoor, open year-round

Monday – Friday - 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday - Closed

 

Gert Town Natatorium

3411 Broadway St.

New Orleans, LA 70125

Indoor, open year-round

Monday - Friday – 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday - closed

 

Joe W. Brown Park

5601 Read Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70127

Indoor, open year-round

Monday - Friday – 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday - Closed

 

Sanchez Multi-Service Center

1616 Caffin Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70117

Indoor, open year-round

Monday - Friday - 8 a.m.-8p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday - Closed

 

UNO

Website: https://unoaquatics.com/

Cost: Membership $15/month

Location:

UNO Aquatic Center 

Robyn Barthel, Aquatic Center Manager

robyn@selaaquatics.com

6801 Franklin Ave

New Orleans, LA 70122

Hours

Indoor Pool:

Mon/Wed/Fri: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tues/Thurs: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Outdoor Pool:

Mon/Wed/Fri: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

YMCA

Website:  https://www.ymcaneworleans.org/

The following locations offers veterans a 10% discount and may also waive the sign-up fee. If financial assistance is needed, bring in proof of income(tax papers) and fee will be rated according to income.

 

East Jefferson YMCA              

6691 Riverside Dr.                  

Metairie, LA 70003                  

  

                                

Dryades YMCA

 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

 New Orleans , LA 70113

 

 

Belle Chasse YMCA                            

8101 Highway 23 Belle Chasse                       

Belle Chasse, LA 70037                                   

                                                

 

West St. Tammany YMCA

71256 Francis Road

Covington, LA 70433

 

Elmwood Fitness Center

www.elmwoodfitness.com

Multiple locations: Harahan, Downtown, Heritage Plaza

 

East Jefferson General Hospital’s The Wellness Center

www.ejgh.org

 

4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006

 

West Jefferson General Hospital

www.wjmc.org

504.349.6908 to reach our Terrytown location, located at 175 Hector Avenue

504.349.6164 to reach our Marrero location at 1121 Medical Center Blvd.

$27/ month for veterans

 

Additional Resources

 

Post-9/11 Military 2VA (M2VA) Case management Program

Click here.

 

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